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Buy 2 get 3rd Discounted (3 or 4 pax sharing one room): (1) Cancellation of discounted-fare passenger must be made at least 3 days before departure. (2) No-show (or late cancellation) of discounted passenger incurs $228 penalty fee for the reserved bus seat.

Child Rate: Child rates apply to those 0-9 years and using existing bedding with 2 full-paying passengers (regardless of ages). Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children).

Itinerary

San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Fresno (228 miles)

Today we will head to Yosemite National Park. Breathtaking scenery like the Bridal Veil Fall, El Capitan, Merced River, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls will immerse your senses and bring you back to nature. The Yosemite Valley is one of the most visited spots in America, so make sure you bring plenty of films! Spend the night in Fresno.

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Admission (Mandatory): Adult $20; Child $20; Senior $20

Bridal Veil Falls

If the wind is strong enough, the cascading waters of Bridal Veil Falls appear to be falling sideways, making this 617-foot waterfall one of the most popular natural attractions in Yosemite.

El Capitan

Even the most experienced rock climbers find difficulty on the treacherous slopes of El Capitan, the world's largest granite monolith. The summit can be reached by a hiking trail out of Yosemite Valley.

Half Dome

Once considered insurmountable, Yosemite's Half Dome is a granite formation, one of the park's most recognizable attractions. A steep trail now leads to the summit, but the journey is arduous, so those wishing to reach it should come prepared.

Merced River

The Merced River cuts through Yosemite National Park on its route from Nevada to Central California. Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking along the river banks or rafting down its rapids.

Tunnel View

Tunnel View is a scenic outlook in Yosemite National Park, offering what is probably the most photographed view in the park as Yosemite Valley stretches out before the eyes.

Yosemite Falls

The highest waterfall in North America and the seventh highest in the world, Yosemite Falls is a three-stage waterfall that has a height of 2,425 feet. Its three sections are the Upper Falls, the Middle Cascades, and the Lower Falls.

In the morning we will leave Fresno and travel to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Then we will continue to Hilmar Cheese Company, the largest Cheese manufacturer in California. We will make our return journey to the Bay Area in the evening. See "Departure and Return Details" for more information.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA

These two adjoining national parks are famous for the giant sequoia trees that grow in them and nowhere else in the world. They were designated the UNESCO Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Reserve in 1976.

Based on weather and road conditions, bus size and other safety concerns, we reserves the right to decide on the choice between visiting the General Grant Tree at Kings Canyon or General Sherman Tree at Sequoia NP. If the weather or road conditions are bad, the road will freeze. In this situation, for the safety of our passengers, we will replace Sequoia National Park and General Sherman Tree with Kings Canyon National Park and General Grant Tree.

Merced, CA

A city in, and the county seat of, Merced County, California, United States, in the San Joaquin Valley. It is known as the "Gateway to Yosemite," less than two hours by automobile from Yosemite National Park to the east and Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and multiple beaches to the west.

Hilmar Cheese Company

Hilmar Cheese Company is the largest cheese manufacturer in California. The company specializes in the production of natural cheeses utilized by private label and national brand, retail, and food service companies throughout the world.

If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Air fares between your city and the starting city.

All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.

A mandatory service fees total of $10 /day/person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $10 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $40.

Policies

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Cancellation and Refund policy (Notification day and departure day are not counted)

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day after purchase, customers will be fully refunded if the orders cannot be confirmed.

Cancellations received up to 15 days prior to departure - 20% of total purchase amount.

Cancellations received within 8-14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 30% total purchase amount.

Cancellations received within 4-7 days of departure will incur a penalty of 50% total purchase amount.

Cancellations received Within 3 Days prior to departure or no show will incur a 100% total purchase amount.

Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.

There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.

We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.

We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

Popular FAQs

The itinerary/details page of the tour will have information about the level of hotel. The actual hotel will not be finalized until 1 or 2 days before departure. Most hotels are around 3 stars, and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour.

For the short-term tour, Seats are allotted on first book first served basis; For the tour smore than 4 days, the seats are rotated by your tour guide everyday so that everyone has the chance to sit front, middle, and back of the bus. We can make special arrangement if you can produce doctor's note etc.

If you want to cancel this tour, please check the cancellation policy of the tour under Redemption and Policies tab and then e-mail to support@taketours.com. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply in one business day, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.

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